What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN Field Nurse position at Origin Home Health Care?
Job Description
Job Description for Registered Nurse
Field Nurse Home Health Care and Summary:
Responsible for providing skilled nursing services for clients of Origin Home Health Care within the parameters of their educational preparation and their demonstrated abilities.
Skills and Abilities of Field Nurse Home Health Care:
- Current license in the State of Florida as License Practical Nurse, or Register Nurse.
- Minimum of one year working in a health care field preferably home health care
- Demonstrated ability to document accurately
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be detail-oriented, flexible and organized
- CPR, TB screening, background check, current drivers license
- Works well in a team environment
- Must demonstrate professional behavior and serves as a role model for other employees.
- Ability to assist patient in learning appropriate self care techniques.
- Completes agency competencies upon hire and annually
- Preferably bi-lingual or multi-lingual
Responsibilities of Field Nurse Home Health Care:
- Adheres to all agency, state/federal regulations
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill of the agency complaint , abuse, neglect and exploitation process, state/federal guidelines and DOH Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure
- Works under the supervision of a registered nurse to carry out the plan of care
- Provides teaching to client/caregiver to promote self care activities
- Work only within the scope of his/her license or proven competency
- Complies with State and Federal Regulations
- Documentation of patient care activities timely and accurately
- Provides skilled nursing services and specialized nursing procedures under the direction of the physician or registered nurse
- Prepares equipment and materials for treatments, observing sterile and aseptic technique as required
- Assists the RN case manager in adhering to the plan of care
- Provides leadership by planning, developing and organizing, and implementing
- Evaluating and directing the activities of the Administrative support personnel
- Develops and maintains written operational policies and procedures in conjunction with other partners and personnel
- Establishes a rapport with all employees
- Interprets/explains the agency’s policies and procedures to employees, clients, family members, visitors and government agencies
- Promotes an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment
- Maintains a good public relations program that serves the best interest of both agency and the community
Job Description for Licensed Practical Nurse
Field Nurse Home Health Care and Summary:
Responsible for providing skilled nursing services for clients of Origin Home Health Care within the parameters of their educational preparation and their demonstrated abilities.
Skills and Abilities of Field Nurse Home Health Care:
- Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse is committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients in their homes. Nursing responsibilities may include: identifying and coordinating patient/family needs, providing preventative and supportive care to patient/family unit and collaborating with the RN and other disciplines to ensure the highest quality of care is maintained. The LPN is responsible for maintaining his/her own clinical mandatory education requirements and for meeting the established standards for their profession as well as those accountable for his/her practice, assigned duties/patient care, and is an advocate for patients/families and profession.EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: * Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) * One year of nursing experience in skilled home health required * Current valid IV certification is required * Must maintain current CPR certification * Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida; must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule
- Preferably bi-lingual or multi-lingual
Responsibilities of Field Nurse Home Health Care:
- Adheres to all agency, state/federal regulations
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill of the agency complaint , abuse, neglect and exploitation process, state/federal guidelines and DOH Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure
- Works under the supervision of a registered nurse to carry out the plan of care
- Provides teaching to client/caregiver to promote self care activities
- Work only within the scope of his/her license or proven competency
- Complies with State and Federal Regulations
- Documentation of patient care activities timely and accurately
- Provides skilled nursing services and specialized nursing procedures under the direction of the physician or registered nurse
- Prepares equipment and materials for treatments, observing sterile and aseptic technique as required
- Assists the RN case manager in adhering to the plan of care
- Provides leadership by planning, developing and organizing, and implementing
- Evaluating and directing the activities of the Administrative support personnel
- Develops and maintains written operational policies and procedures in conjunction with other partners and personnel
- Establishes a rapport with all employees
- Interprets/explains the agency’s policies and procedures to employees, clients, family members, visitors and government agencies
- Promotes an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment
- Maintains a good public relations program that serves the best interest of both agency and the community
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
*Must have 1 years Home Health Experience
*Seeking coverage for POLK County Florida, Tampa FL, Riverview, Brandon , Apollo Beach , Lithia, Plant city.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 5 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Wound Care
License/Certification:
- LPN (Preferred)
- RN License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $60,000 - $78,000
